Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stated that there is no constitutional crisis in the country as alleged by the Judicial arm of government.
He made this known during a media briefing today in preparation for Parliament’s upcoming session on Thursday, November 7.
“I want to start this presser by disabusing and setting the minds of Ghanaians at ease. There is no constitutional crisis in this country,” he said.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo last week described the parliamentary dispute concerning four seats declared vacant by the Speaker as a constitutional crisis that necessitates urgent resolution.
During court proceedings on Wednesday, October 30 she expressed concern about what she views as a delay in the judicial process related to this issue, urging the Speaker’s lawyer, Thaddeus Sory, to take prompt action.
She questioned Sory on why he had not submitted the necessary documents for Speaker Alban Bagbin by the stipulated deadline of October 30, 2024.
“This is a constitutional crisis; we’re living in a country where Parliament is not sitting. What is going on?” she quizzed.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Alban Bagbin, who sought to overturn a ruling that suspended his declaration concerning four parliamentarians.
This followed an initial suit filed by Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin, challenging the Speaker’s declaration. Bagbin’s legal team argued that the apex court lacked jurisdiction in the matter, among other arguments. However, after hearing from all parties, including the Attorney General, the Supreme Court upheld its earlier ruling, deeming the Speaker’s appeal to be without merit.